Tales From a Misfit
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Renee knocked before opening the door to her own room. “I see you and Inky are getting along, at least.” She quickly closed the door, as the yelling downstairs carried on.
“Oh, so that’s your name?” Mylee said to the octopus plushie she was holding. Before looking at Renee. “I hope it’s alright? I just saw him and grabbed him.” “He does tend to have that effect.” Renee giggled. “I’d almost think that’s why Nick chose him when I got it as a gift.” “Nick is the one downstairs then? Other than Theo, I mean.” Mylee asked. “Yeah.” Renee signed, and sat next to Mylee. “He’ll be fine. He manages my father well enough too, so it’s not like this is new to him.” “Wait, he's not your dad?” Mylee asked. “You called him, daddy thought?” “With all due respect, you call Theo your boyfriend when you came dashing in here.” Renee replied. "That's different!" Mylee said. “I… I’m supposed to be his wife. It’s tradition, or something. ” Mylee hugged Inky tight as Nick and Theo shouting echoed. “You wanna flip a coin for who goes first on telling unhinged family stories?” Renee asked. Mylee bursts out laughing. “We came from India, and our families are close. His grandfather helped mine get across the ocean. It was just assumed the daughters marry the sons. And well the rest of them are happy as far as I know.” “Okay, but are the rest of these siblings married to assholes?” Renee asked. “Did you ask them if you—” The sound of glass shattering made both girls flinch. They went quiet for 30 or so minutes before there was a knock at the door. “It’s a bucaneer!” Nick said, and waited. The door unlocked , and Renee waited straight into his arms. “I knew you could handle it, but please try to make it not as terrifying next time?” Renee said. “And Also Mylee might be staying with us for a bit.” “The first part duly noted. The latter, I figured as much.” Nick replied. “But I like Mylee to speak with the siblings, and in-laws first. At least the one that aren’t dealing with Theo in my stead.” “Wait, what?” Mylee replied. “Well, they're rather worried about you, and one wants a Shocking Apple. She said something about ‘knowing my sister she huckered down somewhere safe, and I like the drink made by whoever made her that feel way.’” “We’re coming down, Lincoln!” Mylee said, as she got. All three went down and Mylee nearly got tackled to the ground as 3 sisters hugged her. Renee giggled as she let the chaos unfolded. “ You must be Lincoln then? I’m guessing the others are getting Theo out of our bar?” “And into a mental home, hopefully.” Lincoln said. “And still to Mylee to say as much about not marrying that idiot, but I think my sisters are on that one.” “I certainly hope so, that lug nut is insane, and I rather we only have one girl locked to abusive nonsense in here. Daddy got enough to deal with me.” “So I’ve heard. At least the small details. Hopefully you’re feeling more at home, here?” Lincoln asked. “Very.” Renee replied. “It was my understanding you need a Shocking Apple? Will the rest of you be ordering anything?!” Renee served the new suspected regulars in order along with Nick. Ensuring that Mylee was listened to, and comforted. “Okay, okay.” Mylee said. “Thank all of you, and I’ll talk to my dad tomorrow. But right now? I’d like to enjoy the night with people that clearly care about me. And aren’t as unhinged as my not boyfriend.”
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“I’m home…” Renee reply meekly as Cel walked her in.
“We… probably pushed a bit too far.” Cel said. “She did make friends though.” Renee got dragged up to her bedroom. Flopped in and held Inky without question. Mmm.. nap...” Was Renee’s only reply. Nick set up everything as Renee came downstairs. “I did like the retreat. Whatever I said afterwards." ‘‘A retreat! That must be what he needs” A elderly lady said. “Dear, can at least give a full try?” “But it must be that?” “Doesn’t seem like that stopped you two, your drink orders please?” Renee said. Hmm. She’ll probably have some old random thing. Like the bird she flies as much. “No doubt he spent on some magic beans.” She said. “You know, if Nick could spend on anything. I have my doubts it would be my new clothes or PJs” Renee replied. “Well that's natural, dear.” The old man said. “Morris., and would love a Planted Beanstock. ” “A white owl does sound good when getting old. Eleanor, young lady.” “He's not my dad you know..” Renee replied before walking behind the counter “He’s not?” Eleanor asked. “Never knew Mike had a daughter up until now, Always said it comes back around to get him, if it comes for me as well? So be it.” Morris said. “You.. You knew?” Renee asked, and she shivered a bit. “All that time, and you knew?” “You don't have to serve me, if you want you don’t to, dear. It’s more than I deserve.” Morris. Eleanor placed the money on the table. “Just keep the change. Why did he want to come here?” “Knowing Morris he’ll have to use himself.” Renee replied. “He was a bit poor at saying how long he felt.” “What is that word? What goes around, comes around?” Morris asked. “Karma, dear.” Eleanor replied. “But whatever does that have to do with anything?" “He couldn't say anything when my actual father was abusing me. I couldn’t say anything about his old wife abusing him. Now here we are. With the chance to say anything we want too. And I don’t know about him, but I’ve got is I should’ve done something.” “You were a child, and you ran. You were braver than I ever was.” Morris said. “Karma brought me around to face myself.” “Morris.” Renee said, and placed his drink. “If karma brought you it’s to remind you that you were one the reason I ran away.” “What?” Eleanor asked. “Turn away. Don't make my mistake” Renee replied. Those were all the words he ever mangled to mutter. When I was around. I never knew what happened to him after.” “Took my own advice.” Morris said. “Once you ran I dumped everything, and found someone who I’d rather spend arguing with, then stay with a person who would sink into the bottom this ocean.” “There’s a drink in that advice.” Renee said. “But I just got back on vacation, so maybe in a few nights.” “We look forward to tasting it.” Morris said. Renee waited as Jen jolted awake. Seems it was her turn to have a nightmare this time. “Well I guess they put us together for a reason.” Renee said.
“Wish they had told me that” Rose replied, and yawned. “But I suppose I did say to put me with the weird lot.” “Here, Jen.” Renee replied. “They let me have a mixing set to calm me down, but you need this more I think.” Renee handed a Clockwork. “Yes, it does have alcohol in it, so do be careful if you're a lightweight.” “Yeah you mentioned running a bar with your uncle.” Jen took a swig, and then a deep breath. “You made this?” “Nick made the recipe, if that's what you’re asking.” Renee said. “Tuaght me everything I know, but otherwise, yes I made it.” “You got anymore in the kit of yours?” Rose asked. “I’ll take my usual, if you can?” Cel said. “Knowing daddy, he probably packed a bit more in here… Yep. here it is.” Renee brewed a White Owl, for Cel, a Black’s Sheep Gift for Rose, and Shocking Apple for herself. “We probably weren’t supposed to use it all on night 2.” “Well I’ll see if I can get some more, but it's for a good cause either way” Cel replied. “How did you?... I didn’t even ask.” Rose said. “Oh she just does that.” Cel said. “Knows what drink you need before even you do.” “You umm… Well you kind of like your family, or what parts of them you have.” Renee said. “And Black Sheep’s Gift is something me and Daddy made together, so I’d figure it was up your alley.” “What made him make this one?” Jen asked. “That is our newest one actually, and he made it after I snapped at a regular over what family means. Black Sheep’s Gift we made together.” White Owl I made specially for Cel.” “And Shocking Apple?” Cel asked. “ How did you makes your anyways.?" “Well I made it cause… I wanted to, I guess. I remember like apple juice, and Daddy was always important to me. For whatever reason I brew in that tavern of his. And it has just been mine ever since.” Renee said. “Which is probably why he refuses to learn how to make it.” “What?” Jen asked. “Surely he just tasted it and figured it out?” “And I could taste Five Hunters again too, and make it a heartbeat. But I'm not going too.” Renee replied. “Why not?” Jen asked. “Shouldn’t you both care enough to make each other drinks?” “I used to wonder that myself.” Cel said. “And then my mom said something to me.” “Which was?” Rose said, and took a swing herself. “Don’t you think Renee has enough take for her? That has been through more than any of us will ever really know.” cel replied. “Nick see what Mike can’t, so if he says leave it alone. Leave it alone” “Maybe one day I’ll tell him” Renee said. “But right now? I like having something that’s mine.” “Wish my mom understood that sort of thing,” Jen replied mumbling. ‘Well seem to me.” Cell said, taking a swig herself. “That even if she doesn’t, you got 3 girls that will.” Renee jolted awake in cold sweat panting as she steady her breath. Where was she again? Why did things seem… She slowly calmed as she started to remember.
“Well… Certainly glad you were excited to come.” Cel said, earning a small laugh from the room. “We were supposed to do this tomorrow morning, but seeing as we’re up. Hi, my name is Cel. Yes ‘that’ Cel from what my mom tells me. I’ve wanted to come for ages. And finally far enough along in my studies to do so, so I hope I live up to my reputation. Renee, I know, and I think we’ll give her a break on the introduction, for now.” “Jennifer, or Jen.” Jen replied. “And I don’t know how well I’ll be able to judge that as it's my first year at this… retreat camp thing, as well. I’m just glad to know I won't be the only one scaring people at night.” “Oh, that’s what they meant. I’ll have to tell them it’s no problem then.” Another girl offered Renee some tea. “Rose, it’s my 4th time here. I always find it a lot easier to make friends here. You’re our junior counselor for the next two weeks then?” “If you’d prefer someone with more experience. I’ll understand.” Cel replied. “Actually, I like meeting different counselors each time. Still trying to find some more habits that work.” Rose said. “Yeah, I feel you there.” Renee replied, sipping some of the tea. “He’s supposedly bedridden, and here I am having nightmares about Mike for the first time in years.” “Family issue then?” Rose asked. “Fath—” Renee got a pillow thrown at her by Cel. “I’ve read everyone’s files. Except for Renee, as she already told me pretty much everything.” Cel said. “And while you obviously need to use words to explain, in this cabin you’re not given those people official titles like that.” “He’s was supposed to be my father.” Renee replied before taking a sip of her tea. “Long story short my Uncle Nick deserves the title of ‘daddy’ far more than he ever did. Like that?” “Exactly like that.” Cel said. “You our the first counselor to set an immediate first rule that I’m fully on board with.” Rose said. “And ex-boyfriends?” Jen asked. “Do they have a rule?” “Imma borrow an idea from a different friend of mine for that.” Cel replied. “Pick whatever disgusting animal, and that’s their name.” “So next order of business, was there some reason that no one woke me up?” Renee asked. “Can’t help but notice these are drenched.” “We wanted to, but you were flailing everywhere. Barely even caught Inky. Feel free to go through the sheets though” Cel said, and pointed to the pile of fresh ones she had laid out. “It is a trauma recovery camp. We’ve got plenty of extra, and a small laundry room in here.” “What were you dreaming about anyways?” Jen asked. “If you don't mind sharing.” “Yeah, it really starts to seem like a warzone or something.” Rose said. “Minus well have been.” Renee took a deep breath as everyone helped change her sheets. “Adam had pulled some kind of legal strings or something, and basically his and Mike’s slave. Forced to sleep in a cage, if sleep was even allowed.” Renee teared up a bit. “I... woke after being told ‘just to remind you that there’s nowhere to run this time, and then had a shock collar put on me.” “Damn, what all happened in that house?” Rose asked. Cel hugged Renee very tight,and gave her Inky back. “A lot of things. You gonna be okay to sleep tonight?” “A nightlight wouldn’t hurt, and maybe another set of sheets ought to be put out.” Renee replied. One set of sheets out by her bed, and a plugged in night light later, and Renee had managed to get back to sleep… even if it did take an hour or two to feel safe again around her new friends. “Sir?’ Renee said, as she walked outside. “We can stay open for a bit”
“I don’t need to bother you… I’ll roam a bit.” The old man said. Renee stared for a bit. “We got a mango drinks too!” The old man paused, and turned around. “How did you?” “You picked up a few things.” Renee replied. “Trying for a dream.” “You are open, you said?”the old man asked. “We can be.” Renee said, leading him inside, and lets him sit. “Hi Daddy!” “We’re staying open a bit late then.” Nick asked. “If that’s okay?” Renee replied. “I’m sorry I—” “No one said that was a problem,” Nick said. “Just locked up when you're done.” “Okay. well what you then. I’m guessing a Fruit Roulette, but just mango?” Renee said. “Greg. and yes” Greg as he sat down. “And a way to win my daughter a back.” “Have you apologized?” Renee asked as she walked behind the bar. And the served him the drink. “Or have you really tried?” “I… the world keeps changing and I…I tried too. I told her I should have listened.” Greg replied. “Okay did you change?” Renee said. “ Okay did you just repeat yourself? I mean Mike apologizes every day of the week. Usually on Saturday" “And? What happen” Greg asked. “You’re here so.” “Yeah well Mike never changed or improved” Rene said “ So I stumbled into this bar here with my uncle Nick and such.” “Why him?” Greg asked. “Or I guess..” “ no go on.” Renee said. “To answer your question, he was the one I felt safe going to. Always could tell him anything” “Well what do I do then? To be the safe one?” Greg asked “Well it's gonna be a bit based on what little info I have. I mean broke her trust it sounds like?” Renee replied. “Unless I’m wrong there of course.” “No, that sounds right.” Greg said. “I did some things that I really never should have done, and it makes sense to me that she hates me.” “Have you told her that?” Renee asked. “Would that matter?” Greg asked. “Right away? No.” Renee said. “But it is an indication that you’re trying, provided you actually keep to it anyways.” “What does that mean?!” Greg asked. “Haven’t I—” “Haven’t you what?” Renee asked. “Done enough? Because what? you provided her shelter. Was that not the plan when you helped give birth to her?! No one asked to be born you know? No one asked to be brought into here. You’re supposed to provide shelter. You made the choice to care enough to help birth a child.” “So did your father!” Greg said. “He cares about you!” “Cares to ignore my every emotional need?! Care enough to make me cry enough to just up and leave?!” Renee said. “At least here there’s a man who—” Renee jumped as a hand gripped her shoulder. “Everything alright down here?” Nick asked. “I’m sorry to wake you, Daddy.” Renee said. “And what makes him so special?” Greg replied. “Nothing.” Nick replied. “Nothing, but I actually tried to listen. Did a lot more than provide shelter for her. And I think it’s about time you either tried or leave. Renee watched Greg leave “Thanks, and I’ m sorry I woke you up.” “You didn’t wake me up” Nick replied. “Trying to worry about you did.” “Just asked her, sweetheart.” Renee said. “At least then you tried.” She planted down a Shocking Apple right after.
“I guess, but… I'm just weird.” Amber said. “And what if she doesn’t like me anymore” “What if who doesn’t like you anymore?” Samantha replied after she walked in. “Oh, some random girl. You did and book at roughly time, so you mind me servering you both right?” Renee asked. “Not at all, on my end.” Samantha said. “I hope Amber doesn’t mind?” “No, of course not.” Amber said. “You come here often?” “No, actually I remember you mentioning the place.” Samantha replied. “And sounds like a place I’d like, so I figured I’d stop by.” Samantha looked over the menu before Amber coughed. “You um… probably like a Homesick.” Amber stared at her as she looked over the menu. “Kind of seems like your kind of drink.” “You could have come to me if it was making you this nervous.” Samantha replied. “Whoever this boy is, they'd be lucky to have you, you know!? “Girl.” Renee replied. “And I'll be right back with that Homesick then?” “Yes, one Homesick and one more what she’s having.” Samantha said. “And any girl would be lucky to have you then.” “You… You think?” Amber asked. “No, I know!” Samanthaantha asked. “What are you so nervous about? Any girl who can’t like you after you confess a few feelings. Isn’t worth it anyways,” “So Samantha,” Renee put the drink down. “If some random dude, that you felt very close confessed his feelings to you?” “I’d have to tell him I'm lesbian but I’d appreciate the effort.” Samantha replied. “At least he tried, ya know? And hey, at least I made someone feel that way. Kind of like…” “You can say it.” Renee said. “Kind of like how my uncle made me feel. Quite frankly the website was long overdue for an update.” Samantha took a swig, and her eyes brightened a bit. She down the whole thing and planted an empty mug. “I can be here to have another of those, right?” Renee giggled, and took the mug to the back. Coming with a new one. “Yeah, of course. You pay for the spot. Do what you want with it.” “Sam?” Amber asked. “You’re a…? “Yeah I never mention it these days.” Samantha replied. “It's not hide it thing. I just got tired of repeating it over and over. And are you gonna take a swig of that?” Amber finished the whole mug in one go, and took a deep breathe. “I… I was here because I wanted to ask you out, and the worried thing was because I was worried you’d hate me.” Renee grabbed the empty mug, and walked back behind the counter. Right after Sam slapped Amber. Glaring at her. “Why would I hate you for that?! Think it through, Amber!” Samantha signed. “You make me laugh, you’re cute, you apparently just know what kind of drink I’d like. I couldn’t think of a more perfect girl to spend my life with.” “I just… I didn’t wanna ruin something, ya know? And you never said you were… into that.” Amber replied. “You could have asked too, ya know?” Samantha said. “But I'm glad you tried, and I guess we have our new date night spot~” Both girls laughed, and Renee brought back a refill. Along with a few others. “Oh!... before I forget again.” Renee said. “We do have a package deal going.” The piece of Fungi fired out of her slightslot. The collection of leaves, mushrooms, and Lapwhileken bees’ honey masking any trace of her far too much for the 3 boys that had been trying to rob her swamp.
“Dude put that down!” One teenager replied. “No, man come on it’s just-- Emma put a nut in her mouth, truly sounding like a monster while she spoke. “You put it down? you leave. You don’t? death all.” “Okay, no one buys that fake story anymore, swamp queen!” the teenager, holding his loot, replied. “What are you gonna do other than fire some stupid slingshot?” A slingshot’s ammo burst into powder again. Right on a tree next to the teenagers escape route. The growl of a tiger followed after. “Len, drop the thing! Right now!” the 3rd teenager finally spoke. “Do you want us all to die?!” “Do you have any idea how people would pay to—” Lem started to argue before he got shot right in the face. Falling fast asleep seconds after. +Emma split out the nut, and stepped out of her hiding place. “You take him with you, and you leave. That?” She pointed to the strange loot Len dropped "stays." “Could I ask one thing? Jezebel asked. “My name is Jezebel, but most call me Jez.” “What’s your question, Jez?” Emma asked. “My name’s Emma, since your kind usually considers that a sign of trust.” “Is… is it going to be okay?” Jez asked. “Len took out of that weird lake and… it just has been struggling ever since.” “Look we… were just curious, and if Len was on his own he was going to do something stupid.” Liam said. “We should have talked him out of it. But sometimes, that’s just not possible.” Emma stared, and walked to the creature. “Come… Len will be out for a bit. And if you speak the truth, I’ll know shortly.” Emma led them to the lake that they took the creature from and threw him back into the water. The sighs of relief followed quickly when he emerged looking a bit healthier. “He might be a bit sick, but his mother can take care of that.” “Mom?” Jez asked. A massive version of what they had taken emerged after she asked. “We… took a child?” “A toddler would be more accurate. He hatched less than a year ago.” Emma replied. “The childhood years are their best out of water. After 10 they tend to keep to whatever waters they were born in unless needed. “And the tiger we heard doesn’t eat them?” Liam asked “Frostbite?!” Emma replied, completely calm as a cyan tiger came to her side. “He was poached. Not sure where he came from, but to him this is his pack now. Not that, I mind him eating the plants around here. He’s immune to poisons anyways. He’s probably a gate keep, in all honesty.” Emma fed him some kind of berry. “Okay… then why did the story start?” Jez asked. “When did you get here? Why are you still here?” “Same as Frostbite.” Emma replied. “I have no memory of being abandoned. Maybe that was the custom then. Maybe that's just how my species did things. For all I know maybe I’m that curse from left to rot in here from… what is it 250 years ago now? I know they looked after me for a very long time. And now I know how to take care of them. I just felt like it was worthwhile returning the favor.” The small creature came over close with his mother. Hold a very dried fin out. His mother looked depressed as she put the fin back in. “Oh I’ve got just the thing.” Emma said, walking into her hunt after. “What did we do?” Liam asked. “we Let Len rope us into something stupid.” Jez replied. “Really started to feel like he should get put somewhere.” “Give us an update as soon as you can Jez?” Liam said. “I think it time I do just that, and don’t worry about Len. I’ll pull him out.” “Okay.” Jez answered. “I can do that.” Emma came back after about 10 minutes. “Where Liam go?” “He wanted updates from me.” Jez said. “Knowing him? He's gonna do his best to make sure no disturbs this place again.” “Arc?” Lets see that fin again?” Emma replied. “If that's okay, Nessy?” The mother nodded, and let arch show his wounded fin again. Letting Emma pour something on it. Both girls watched as it healed slowly. “You keep in the water, and check back in 3 days, okay?” Emma asked. “Arched nod, and swam away. Looking much better then before. --- 5 days later there was a paper at Emma's door. She picked it up and read it. Noting a front page article. “nearly die," Laim said. “over some stupid rumor” “We let him get us wrapped in something stupid, and almost ate a mushroom just to make a point. I don’t how this nonsense started, but the only thing out in that swamp? Are things that stubborn will get you killed for. I’m so grateful one of us at least had the sense to get us to walk back home.” “And we will not be allowing people back into that place.” Jez has also announced. “That swamp is now protected, and no one is getting in or out.” --- A few days after Emma showed up. Just far inside the gate to not be seen. “Well, seems someone’s daughter has learned. “No, I learn from her. As well” Jez’s father said. “She told me everything. I simply wanted to see it myself. Miss Emma. Consider yourself the Guardian of this place.” “I’ll let your daughter know if anything weird comes back up.” Emma replied. “Just trust me she needs to hear from you, right now.” Renee said.
Nick walked out there with trust in his niece, and tipped of his hat as a mumbling girl sat across the counter from him. “Something I can help with, miss?” “What do you know?!” Sarah replied. “ Every other man I knew was an idiot in the end.” “Did every man you know trust his niece?” Nick asked. “Not that I know of.” Sarah replied, wiping her tears. “Why?” “Why don't we start a drink first?” Nick said. “Renee can make it if you like.” “That’s… okay.” Sarah said. “You can make it. I’ll take… a Homesick.” “Very well” Nick whipped one up behind the counter. “Anything else?” “Don’t suppose you got any answers to why he won’t love me back there” Sarah said. “Wouldn’t have much luck.” Nick said. “But in my experience. Men of that caliber rarely actually focus on the good around. If you like a refill?” “You’re closing. I don’t wanna impose, but some girl talk tomorrow?” “That’ll be 11 dollars extra.” Nick replied. What time?” “2pm? If that’s okay?” Sarah asked. “That’s within our hour, isn’t it?” Nick said. “I’ll let her know” “Yeah, well let her know have a question for her” Sarah said --- “Welcome to the Rabbit Hole, Sarah. Same drink as the last?” Renee asked “No I… I think I’ll have a Shocking Apple this time” Sarah said. “I wanna see what all the fuss is about.” Renee walked into the backroom without any question. Mixed up her famous apple cider, and came back with it placed down. “Anything else?” “He um… He said, "You're his niece?" Sarah said. “Would have figured you were his daughter. Just taking over the family business, and you know.” “Well, if it is not ours and ours alone at this point I'm gonna have some questions.” Renee giggled. “But no, I’m just an abused niece for the moment. You? Got dumped it sounds like?” “I loved him… I just wanted him to show he wanted me back. Was that so hard? Was it so worth to be with some head cheerleader… again.” Sarah said. “Don’t act like we’re the same.” Renee replied. “A few flowers, a few laughs, and just about every girl you can see is head over heels for some brute that sweeps her up in her arms. Even I'm a sucker for it.” Sarah burst out laughing. “I suppose, yeah. You’re uncle seems like he takes good care of you though. You know anyone like him, but about 20 years younger?” Both girls giggled, and Renee refilled Sarah’s drink after. They talk about their shared interests. What they really wanted out of a mate. Renee being the bartender refill drink after drink. Until a bell rang as the door swung open. “Oh wow, didn't mean to take so much time.” Sarah said. “Neither did I. Hey, Andy… You know… we were just talking about you, actually” Renee replied. “Could at least get my usual first” Andy asked, and sat down. “You ladies are impossible sometimes.” “You men aren’t far off.” Sarah said. “Rough night?” “One more Shocking Apple, and one Autumn’s Anchor.” Renee said. “You two anything else I’ll be in the back.” Both were about to ask why as she walked away, and then talk. It wasn’t long before they barely remembered their drinks existed. Walking out Sarah giggled as Andy remembered to pay the tab. Insisting she would make it up to him by paying for their next date. “Everything alright?” Nick asked.
“We’ll manage.” Cel replied. “What was I expecting…?” Renee said. “For it to be okay to come home. I think?” Nick said. “Knowing them at least.” “Doesn't that always just not happen?” Cel asked with a laugh. “It’s not funny.” Renee said. “I for one find what you said hilarious” Cel replied. “All the more so, because he didn’t see his daughter capable of saying it.” “This I got to hear" Susie said as she walked in. “You do seem to find a way with words.” Joshua said, and sat down as well. “The talk didn’t go well then.? Cody asked. “It went as thought as it was going to.” Renee said. “It just also ended with some being told his lugnut self needs to leave me alone.” The collective ooo filled the bar as Renee told the story --- “Starting to feel like we should go” Renee said. “Really not feeling like sticking around.” “Honestly? Decent call.” Cel replied. “All this work, and they can’t be bothered to show up on time?” “Have you ever heard of Traffic?” Adam asked. “You ever heard of texting?” Renee said. “Oh wait, clearly not considering you left me at a gas station.” “Oh my god that was one time!” Adam said. “I was four!” Renee replied. “I’m not going to pretend I’m surprised," Cel said. “We’re here, so what is it you want?” Adam took a deep breath. “He’s struggling.” “Adam, you can’t be serious.” Renee said. “You did not drag me out here—” “Struggling like dying, Renee.” Adam said. “Then I hope he rots!” Renee replied. “At least then I’ll be done.” “You don’t mean that." Adam replied. “I’ve known Renee for a long time,” Cel said. “She definitely does.” --- “So yeah.” Renee replied. “That was what he wanted.” “You have any regrets?” Nicked asked. “None that I can think of.” Renee said. “I'd pay so much for the look that must have been on his face.” Susie Said. “Probably something like the look on mine.” Joshua said. “Worse.” Renee replied with a chuckle. “From what was said anyways." Cel said “More de-tails” Susie said. “Gonna need popcorn for this one” Cody replied. “So after that we argued for a bit longer, and honestly I feel bad for the waiter who had to walk to us. After like 10 minutes we were making way too much of a scene. Cel had stepped anyway to get some take out. So we did at least get something to eat. Mom called after Adam drove away. We elected to just eat in that parking lot. No way either of us should have been driving. Nick listened with rest, but walked over to hang up a close sign. For tonight the bar was reserve for his niece, and her friends. “There we are. One double mixed Festival” Renee said.”will that be all?”
“I think so.” Amy replied. “You’re sure okay I stay a bit lite?” “Considering I’ve been staying late since before I was 18? Yeah, I'm pretty sure.” Renee said. “Do you um…. Need a bit of protection tonight?” “What would I order if that were the case?” Amy asked. Renee wrote something down on the napkin. “Got it?” “Got it.” Amy said. “Good.” Renee replied. “You need anything else, you need anything else let me know.” “Did you order one then?” Amy asked. “No, but I did help make the menu.” Renee replied and sat down. “Ran away from home, and this has been my safe place ever since.” “Yeah? Well maybe I’ll take to here if I need some protection then.” Amy said. “We’ll save a seat then, “ Nick said. “Renee is preferred, I take it?” “Yeah, mister?” Amy asked “Shem” Both Nick and Renee answered. “And my apologies then. I’ll let Renee will be your host then.” “No five hunters then I guess.” Amy said. “Nope” Renee replied “ I don’t make his, he doesn’t make mine” “I prefer this one anyways." Amy said, taking a sip of her festival. “And… he would like it too.” “You care to tell what makes it mean so much?” Renee said. “It's pretty clear it means alot.” “You promise not to laugh?” Amy replied. “It's pretty clear you’re not okay with dad. Whatever he did.” “He did a lot of things, but my uncle that you met?” Renee replied. “Taught me a lot about life. To a point I knew to go here.” “This is the kind of drink… where if I ordered wrong even slightly. He would’ve jumped.” Amy said. “But he would’ve thought it was a safe place if I ordered it.” “The kind of person who never really let you know what's going on.” Renee said. “Or already decided before he bothers to listen.” “Yeah.” Amy replied. “So if I could enjoy it?” “Of course… but if I may? Renee said. “Daddy wouldn’t hurt either.” “He… Nick felt like that.” Am said. “But I.. wasn’t really feeling up for a male tonight.” “But you were feeling up to talking about your dad?” Renee asked. “Yeah, because he would’ve… killed the next person who pushed you towards that.” “Would do anything. Be anything. Beat anything.” Renee said. “Just to prove a point.” “Yeah…” Amy said. “And he would… oi he was here” Both girls stared at each other. As Renee pours another round “ another festival dink” “Yeah.” Amy said “in fact? Two!” “One for you one for him” Renee said “No.” Amy said.. “One for me, one for a Double Rabbit.” “Coming right up.” Renee said. |
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